Soiled Surgical Dressings
Soiled surgical dressings are bandages and gauze saturated with blood, pus, and exudates from wound care and operations. They are explicitly listed under tariff item 3825.30.10 as clinical waste, contaminated from surgical procedures and requiring special disposal per chapter note 6(a).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the dressings are not contaminated or are recycled
Non-contaminated dressings may fall under other headings.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Package the dressings in leak-proof, labelled biohazard bags and containers
• Provide a waste manifest and certificate of treatment (e.g
• incineration) for CBSA
• Ensure compliance with provincial regulations for biomedical waste transport